Food and Beverage Manager

The Marlowe Theatre; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking theatre as a Food and Beverage Manager, where your leadership will shape the culinary experience for thousands of visitors each week. In this dynamic role, you'll oversee the Green Room and Kitchen, ensuring a diverse and appealing menu that delights audiences before performances. With a focus on commercial success and customer satisfaction, you'll curate a beverage offer that meets the needs of our patrons while achieving business targets. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a renowned cultural institution committed to excellence and sustainability in the arts.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food and beverage operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of food and beverage offerings for the theatre.
• Manage the Green Room and Kitchen teams to ensure excellent visitor experiences.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Team Management

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Education

Hospitality Management Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager

Permanent - Full Time (37 hours per week)

£38,904.07 per annum

We are recruiting a customer-focused Food and Beverage Manager to join the Marlowe Theatre team, leading the development of our food and beverage offerings. This role will manage the Green Room and Kitchen teams to ensure an excellent experience for our visitors.

The Green Room is our established onsite café and restaurant, featuring a menu with dishes prepared from ingredients sourced across Kent. Our pre-show dining service allows audiences to enjoy a meal and be in their seats in time for the performance. Working with the Head Chef, the Food and Beverage Manager will develop and deliver an appealing food offer to cater to our diverse visitors.

Our theatre has three onsite bars serving up to 10,000 customers weekly. The Food and Beverage Manager will curate a beverage offer across our restaurant and bar spaces that meets our audiences’ needs while achieving commercial targets.

The ideal candidate should be commercially minded, target-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We seek passionate, resilient, and supportive team players.

About Us

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, is one of the UK’s most successful large-scale regional theatres (UK Theatre of the Year 2022). Our mission is to be the engine for performing arts in Kent, shaping the region's cultural landscape.

We host West End musicals, national touring companies, symphony orchestras, and a diverse array of performances throughout the year. Our 1,200-seat Main House and 150-seat Studio support a broad programme of theatre, dance, opera, music, and comedy, including new works and regional productions.

We are committed to developing regional talent through initiatives like our Writers’ Room and partnerships with local colleges. Our work with young people includes skills development and apprenticeships, supporting over 100 young people annually.

Major capital projects include transforming historic sites into creative learning centres and expanding our technical and production capacities. Our loyalty strategy and industry recognition reflect our commitment to audience engagement and workforce development.

As a Green organisation, we are dedicated to sustainability and environmental action. We are an inclusive employer, valuing diversity and recruiting based on merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including veterans, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or other characteristics.